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MONTE CARLO, MONACO – MAY 23: Lewis Hamilton (R) of Great Britain and McLaren listens as Michael Schumacher (L) of Germany and Mercedes GP talks at the drivers press conference during previews to the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo Circuit on May 23, 2012 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
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MONTE CARLO, MONACO – MAY 23: Lewis Hamilton (R) of Great Britain and McLaren listens as Michael Schumacher (L) of Germany and Mercedes GP talks at the drivers press conference during previews to the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo Circuit on May 23, 2012 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Michael Schumacher is one of the reasons people have loved Formula One, even ex-F1 drivers praise the seven-time world champion. Now in 2021, Lewis Hamilton could be the one to break Schumacher’s record, and former Ferrari driver, Felipe Massa hopes Max Verstappen can stop the Brit.
Verstappen and Hamilton have been pushing each other to the limit throughout the course of the 2021 season. As it stands, it is the Red Bull driver who has the lead in the title race, and Massa hopes that Verstappen can win as he wants nobody to break Schumacher’s record.
Massa is rooting for Verstappen to stop Lewis Hamilton from winning his eighth title
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Last season, Lewis equaled Schumacher’s record by winning his seventh title. Now in 2021, he is hoping to set his own record, but Massa hopes that Red Bull prodigy can prevent the Mercedes driver from doing so.
As quoted by Speedweek, Massa said, “Max Verstappen. He deserves it, and it would be great to have another world champion. Max would give everything for victory. Even if it means that he ends up in gravel.”
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Formula One F1 – Brazilian Grand Prix – Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 14, 2021 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton during the race REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
He added, “I would like Schumi to remain record holder with his seven World Cup titles.” (Translated via Google Translate)
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Can Verstappen maintain his lead in the championship?
After the Brazilian Grand Prix which saw Hamilton take the checkered flag, the gap between the two has fallen from 21 points to 14 points.
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Formula One F1 – Brazilian Grand Prix – Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 14, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after winning the race alongside second placed Red Bull’s Max Verstappen REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Verstappen still finds himself on the top spot in the drivers’ championship and hopes to fend off from Hamilton in the upcoming races. With the Qatar Grand Prix just less than a week away, the Dutch driver is setting his eyes on a victory, and hoping to further extend his lead in the title race.
With three races remaining till the end of the season, who do you think will win the driver’s title in 2021? Will it be Britain’s Knight or the Red Bull prodigy? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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